Survey Field Technician

Job Description

Job description

KPM Franklin is a rapidly growing civil engineering and land surveying firm seeking a full-time survey field tech 2 (instrument person) for our Kissimmee office. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of field experience as an instrument operator and/or rodman. This person will assist the survey crew chief with completing crew assignments for survey field projects; be able to accurately and efficiently clear lines, establish points, tape, chain and level in the field; keep assigned crew vehicle clean, properly maintained and stocked with necessary supplies; load and unload, clean and store field surveying equipment, and report any mechanical or safety related equipment and vehicle problems to the crew chief. All applicants must have a Florida driver's license with a clean driving record and be willing to work overtime and occasionally travel out of town for an extended period of time. This person also must be physically able to stand for long periods of time on various surface types while working outdoors in all terrain and under all weather conditions.

KPM Franklin offers a competitive salary with health benefits, PTO with paid holidays, 401K, long- and short-term disability, life insurance and continuing education packages. For more information about KPM Franklin, please visit www.KPMFranklin.com.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Assist the survey crew chief with completing crew assignments for survey field projects
• Able to accurately and efficiently clear lines, establish points, tape, chain and level in the field
• Keep assigned crew vehicle clean, properly maintained and stocked with necessary supplies
• Load, unload, clean and store field surveying equipment
• Report any mechanical or safety related equipment and vehicle problems to the crew chief
• Work overtime and occasionally travel out of town for an extended period of time
• Physically able to work outdoors in all terrain and under all weather conditions
• Able to stand for long periods of time on various surface terrain
  
  

Education, Experience And Software Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Florida driver's license with a clean driving record
• Minimum 1-3 years of survey project management experience
• Proficient using and caring for GPS, total Station and data collector equipment
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience, But Not Required

• Certified survey technician (CST) certification
• AutoCAD experience
• FDOT Work Group 8 surveying and mapping standards and procedures experience
• Understanding of latest technologies related to aerial, mobile and terrestrial LiDAR
  
  

Personal Skills

• Good listener and team player with a positive attitude
• Motivation to follow instructions completely while working in rough terrain and all-weather conditions
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Good math skills
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Excellent competitive salary
• Meaningful and challenging work environment with opportunities for career growth
• PTO package with paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Long- and short-term disability & life insurance paid 100% by KPM Franklin
• 401k with company contribution